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enhttp://kut.org/feeds/term/317/rss.xmlHoping New Music Festivals Will Come to Austin? Look East, Where the Cows Are.http://kut.org/post/hoping-new-music-festivals-will-come-austin-look-east-where-cows-are
<p>Steps past a motorized gate and calf-deep in dung-spotted grass, Rick Cofer&nbsp;looked upon the acres of land that make up John Trevino Jr. Park. The entire park, Cofer said, is 330 acres. Yards in front of him, a herd of cows sought shade on a Texas summer afternoon.</p><p>Tue, 05 Jul 2016 12:24:29 +0000Audrey McGlinchy15289 at http://kut.orgHoping New Music Festivals Will Come to Austin? Look East, Where the Cows Are.Live Music for the Weekend of February 5-6, 2016http://kut.org/post/live-music-weekend-february-5-6-2016
<p>A Canadian R&amp;B vocalist, a one-man-band playing swampy blues rock, a dreamy shoe gaze band and an electronic music producer from France are among the many artists performing in Austin this weekend. Hear what they sound like in our chat with KUTX program director Matt Reilly!</p>Thu, 04 Feb 2016 23:15:44 +0000KUT Staff14338 at http://kut.orgLive Music for the Weekend of February 5-6, 2016Live Music for the Weekend of January 22-23, 2016http://kut.org/post/live-music-weekend-january-22-23-2016
<p>A record label showcase, a legendary jazz rock group performance and some young music students covering Led Zeppelin are among the many live music performances in Austin this weekend. KUT's Nathan Bernier hears more from KUTX program Matt Reilly.</p>Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:28:36 +0000KUT Staff14249 at http://kut.orgLive Music for the Weekend of January 22-23, 2016Live Music for the Weekend of December 4-5, 2015http://kut.org/post/live-music-weekend-december-4-5-2015
<p>Hear live music picks from KUTX program director Matt Reilly, including shows by Bright Light Social Hour, Patterson Hood, Mother Falcon and more!</p><p>Thu, 03 Dec 2015 23:43:00 +0000KUT Staff13996 at http://kut.orgLive Music for the Weekend of December 4-5, 2015Live Music for the Weekend of November 13-15, 2015http://kut.org/post/live-music-weekend-november-13-15-2015
<p>A New Orleans brass band, 90s indie rockers and a Canadian singer-songwriting legend are among the musical artists performing in Austin this weekend. KUT's Nathan Bernier asks KUTX program director Matt Reilly for his picks.</p><p>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:27:23 +0000KUT Staff13866 at http://kut.orgLive Music for the Weekend of November 13-15, 2015Live Music for the Weekend of November 6-8, 2015http://kut.org/post/live-music-weekend-november-6-8-2015
<p>Fun Fun Fun Fest takes over Austin, plus shows by Igor and the Red Elvises, Robert Cray, Nic Armstrong and more this weekend. KUT's Nathan Bernier asks KUTX program director Matt Reilly for his live music selections.&nbsp;</p><p>Thu, 05 Nov 2015 23:49:54 +0000Nathan Bernier13822 at http://kut.orgLive Music for the Weekend of November 6-8, 2015Live Music for the Weekend of October 30-31http://kut.org/post/live-music-weekend-october-30-31
<p>It's Halloween weekend! Which live music performances should you show up to in costume? KUT's Nathan Bernier asks KUTX program director Matt Reilly.&nbsp;</p><p>Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:55:05 +0000Nathan Bernier13767 at http://kut.orgLive Music for the Weekend of October 30-31City Seeks to Streamline Permitting Process for Music Venueshttp://kut.org/post/city-seeks-streamline-permitting-process-music-venues
<p>The recent Austin Music Census collected various concerns about how the City handles permits for local music venues. But, a new way of doing business has been moving its way through the city's bureaucracy.</p><p>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:04:36 +0000Audrey McGlinchy13602 at http://kut.orgCity Seeks to Streamline Permitting Process for Music VenuesLive Music for the Weekend of July 10-12, 2015http://kut.org/post/live-music-weekend-july-10-12-2015
<p>Live music in Austin this weekend includes performances by R&amp;B legend Shuggie Otis, local rapper Phranchyze and funk-soul band Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. Hear clips from those performers and others as KUT's Nathan Bernier asks KUTX program director Matt Reilly about the shows on his radar this weekend.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/214035528&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:48:03 +0000KUT Staff13065 at http://kut.orgLive Music for the Weekend of July 10-12, 2015Live Music in Austin for the Weekend of July 3-4http://kut.org/post/live-music-austin-weekend-july-3-4
<div>Hear some of the artists in Austin this weekend as we ask <a href="http://kutx.org">KUTX</a> program director Matt Reilly about some of the shows on his radar.&nbsp;</div><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/213016941&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p>Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:12:33 +0000Nathan Bernier13025 at http://kut.orgLive Music in Austin for the Weekend of July 3-4Holy Mountain Closing at End of Septemberhttp://kut.org/post/holy-mountain-closing-end-september
<p>Rising rents in Austin's Red River Cultural District are prompting the closure of <a href="http://www.holymountainaustin.com/">Holy Mountain</a>, a music venue that opened in 2012 at&nbsp;617 East&nbsp;7th Street.&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">Holy Mountain's last show will be September </span>27<span style="line-height: 1.5;">. </span></p><p>The venue's operating group took over a four-year lease from the former tenants, Beauty Bar. The lease expires at the end of September, and&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">general manager James Taylor says the landlord wants to raise the rent from $5,500 a month to $8,000, not including taxes, insurance and maintenance.&nbsp;</span></p><p>Thu, 25 Jun 2015 22:21:39 +0000Nathan Bernier12988 at http://kut.orgHoly Mountain Closing at End of SeptemberLive Music for the Weekend of June 12-13, 2015http://kut.org/post/live-music-weekend-june-12-13-2015
<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The Republic of Texas biker rally brings rock legends </span>Lynyrd<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> </span>Skynyrd<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> to town, along with members of </span>Creedence<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Clearwater Revival. But there are also shows by Houston rap godfathers the </span>Geto<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Boys and the San Antonio Smiths-influenced band Girl in a Coma. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">KUT’s<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Nathan </span>Bernier<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> speaks to </span>KUTX<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> program director Matt Reilly about what’s happening on live music stages this weekend.</span></p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/209925544&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p></p><p>Thu, 11 Jun 2015 22:56:35 +0000Nathan Bernier12905 at http://kut.orgLive Music for the Weekend of June 12-13, 2015One-Fifth of Austin's Musicians Live Below Federal Poverty Level, Census Sayshttp://kut.org/post/one-fifth-austins-musicians-live-below-federal-poverty-level-census-says
<p>The City of Austin today released results from its <a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/atxmusic-census-and-needs-assessment-survey" target="_blank">first comprehensive census of the local music industry</a>. The data backs up what many local musicians have been saying lately: It’s tough, and seems to be getting tougher, for musicians to support themselves in the Live Music Capital of the World.</p><p>“I think it’s common knowledge that it’s really hard to make money as a musician,” says Don Pitts, who manages the city’s music and entertainment division. “But I think when you see it in this data-only context, at first, it takes the emotion out of it. But then you see the actual numbers, and it brings the emotions back in.”</p><p>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:16:52 +0000Emilie Mutert12842 at http://kut.orgOne-Fifth of Austin's Musicians Live Below Federal Poverty Level, Census SaysLive Music in Austin for the Weekend of April 3-5http://kut.org/post/live-music-austin-weekend-april-3-5
<p>We check in with KUTX program director Matt Reilly about some of the live shows on his radar, including performances by Of Montreal, Stevie Wonder and Stars.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/199050276&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:50:19 +0000Nathan Bernier12424 at http://kut.orgLive Music in Austin for the Weekend of April 3-5Live Music in Austin for the Weekend of March 20-21http://kut.org/post/live-music-austin-weekend-march-20-21
<p>It’s the busiest weekend of the year for live music in Austin, and trying to look at the listings is like drinking from a fire hose. We spoke with&nbsp;KUTX program director Matt Reilly about a free concert for locals, a mini-fest at a boutique hotel on South Congress and a family friendly music experience in North Austin.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/196725457&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 23:09:24 +0000Nathan Bernier12333 at http://kut.orgLive Music in Austin for the Weekend of March 20-21South by Couch West: Watch SXSW From Homehttp://kut.org/post/south-couch-west-watch-sxsw-home
<p>Maybe you didn't RSVP to the events, or maybe you didn't <a href="http://sxsw.com/attend" target="_blank">buy an $895 music badge</a> or a&nbsp;<a href="http://wristbands.sxsw.com/" target="_blank">$189 wristband</a>, or maybe you hate <a href="https://twitter.com/search?f=realtime&amp;q=sxsw%20line&amp;src=typd" target="_blank">lines</a>, but you still want a taste of Austin's largest annual assembly of live music? There are options.</p><p>Fader Fort is livestreaming <a href="https://www.thefader.com/2015/03/17/fader-fort-livestream-2015">four days of live music performances</a> in ultrahigh definition. Dell is organizing the technology and says it's the first time a concert has been livestreamed online in&nbsp;4K.</p><p>"You're going from HD to basically four HD-sized screens, so you're quadrupling the detail," Dell's Scott Hamilton says of 4K technology. "This just takes it to the next level."</p><p>Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:02:02 +0000Nathan Bernier12319 at http://kut.orgSouth by Couch West: Watch SXSW From Home'Industry Night' Is an Old-School Variety Showhttp://kut.org/post/industry-night-old-school-variety-show
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Chris Gibson is, by his own admission, obsessed with Dean Martin. And he has a particular interest in Martin's work in television, where he hosted a popular variety show for nine years beginning in 1965. It's shows like <em>The Dean Martin Show</em> and the later, slightly more kid-friendly <em>The </em></span><em style="line-height: 1.5;">Muppet</em><span style="line-height: 1.5;"><em> Show</em> that inspired the new live theater variety show Industry Night.</span></p><p>Hosted by Gibson and his fellow Rat Pack fans Cami Alys and Kenny Redding Jr., <em>Industry Night</em> is a throwback to the old school variety show format, where the hosts and the audience all have a couple of drinks and enjoy the show together. There's always sketch comedy and songs from Cami and Kenny, and each show features guest performers including singers, dancers, comics, improvisers, jugglers, and more.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/159282131&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Fri, 18 Jul 2014 19:33:17 +0000Mike Lee10815 at http://kut.org'Industry Night' Is an Old-School Variety ShowWhat the 'Live Music Capital' Can Learn From Angers, Francehttp://kut.org/post/what-live-music-capital-can-learn-angers-france
<p>The&nbsp;Skroks&nbsp;are here. They're a youthful, all-male brass band in town from&nbsp;<a href="http://austintexas.gov/department/sister-cities-program">one of Austin's sister cities</a>, Angers, France.</p><p>So what brings an overseas band to Austin? Exactly what appeals to young bands across the world: touring, playing music and meeting fans.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/158171874&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:03:34 +0000Tyler Pratt10773 at http://kut.orgWhat the 'Live Music Capital' Can Learn From Angers, FranceHear 'Music for Wilderness Lake' at Laguna Gloriahttp://kut.org/post/hear-music-wilderness-lake-laguna-gloria
<p></p><p>The environmental music piece <em>Music for Wilderness Lake</em> was written 35 years ago by Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer. It's a work for twelve trombones with accompaniment by the wildlife that happens to be in the environment.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Music for Wilderness Lake&nbsp;</em>has traditionally been performed by a dozen trombonists arranged around a body of water, signaled by a director on a dock or in a boat. In the case of this Austin performance, the signaling will be done from a handmade canoe built by Austin woodworker Aldo Valdés Böhm.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/156278025&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:28:57 +0000Mike Lee10692 at http://kut.orgHear 'Music for Wilderness Lake' at Laguna GloriaRelive the '80s with 'punkplay'http://kut.org/post/relive-80s-punkplay
<p></p><p>If you're looking for a play with live music, live animals, and a healthy dose of '80s nostalgia, <em>punkplay</em> might be the show for you. The coming-of-age tale is set in the&nbsp;American suburbia of thirty years ago, in the age the cold war, Ronald Reagan, and punk rock.</p><p>The play (by Gregory Moss) centers around two teenage boys, Mickey, a disaffected high school student, and Duck, an angry young runaway who befriends him. Their lives and relationship are changed by their exposure to a vinyl punk record.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/154922842&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_artwork=true&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>Thu, 19 Jun 2014 19:23:27 +0000Mike Lee10640 at http://kut.orgRelive the '80s with 'punkplay'